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Classic Mercedes Benz Heritage - W121 190SL
The Mercedes-Benz 190SL with the 300SL made history at the New York International Motor Sports Show in February 1954 by being the first new production Mercedes to be unveiled outside of Germany. The impression given by the 190SL along side the bigger 300SL was neat, sporty and with dashing lines. This was the trait of Mercedes designers Karl Wilfret and Walter Hacket. Despite opinions, the statistics tell their own tale as between May 1955 and February 1963 25,881 of these cars were produced - it was a success for Mercedes-Benz.
It was not later at the Geneva Spring Motor Show in 1955 that the final production form was displayed. Its engine was a four inline cylinders with a chain driven overhead camshaft and two Solex 44PHH carburetors, delivering a respectable 105 hp for that era. The body was a monocoque design, welded to the shortened chassis of the type 180 saloon. A racing version with aluminium doors and a small windscreen was never produced although these parts could be ordered from the Factory for weekend racing.
- Chassis type W121 monocoque design
- Engine type: 4 cyl over head camshaft M121.921 | M121.928
- Power output: 105 hp at 5,700 rpm
- Production period: 1955 - 1963
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